old pentax lenses I have a Pentax manual camera from way back...Is it possible to use the manual lenses from that camera on the K10D?
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Michael-A seller on EBay (search super takumar lenses) claims that you can, with an adaptor. But I can't verify this and would also like to know.
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Yes indeed. And my 85mm f/1.8 Pentax lens functions as a 127.5 mm lens -- but where are you going to find an f/1.8 or even f/2.0 lens of that focal length these days? So some of the older lenses, like that one, actually offer an advantage over the more modern lenses. Because 'noise' kicks in around 400 ISO with most digital cameras, a fast lens is especially useful. (The 50mm f1.4 Pentax lens is a very fast lens of unbelievable quality for its price, which is around $200.)
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Mr Lee,The Pentax K mount has been around for decades and should fit the K10D if it is a true K mount camera. You will not be able to take advantage of the automatic features between the camera and the lens. I currently have a K10D but with all the new lenses and I am only speaking from a general familiarity of old technology lenses working on new tech products. I was primarily a Nikon owner for decades and still have lots of old AI lenses and film bodies. The new cameras will accept the old lenses but the automatic features are not functional. Suggestion, go to your local camera store and try out a few old lenses to see if they will fit. Mr Lee,The Pentax K mount has been around for decades and should fit the K10D if it is a true K mount camera. You will not be able to take advantage of the automatic features between the camera and the lens. I currently have a K10D but with all the new lenses and I am only speaking from a general familiarity of old technology lenses working on new tech products. I was primarily a Nikon owner for decades and still have lots of old AI lenses and film bodies. The new cameras will accept the old lenses but the automatic features are not functional. Suggestion, go to your local camera... » Read More Mr Lee,The Pentax K mount has been around for decades and should fit the K10D if it is a true K mount camera. You will not be able to take advantage of the automatic features between the camera and the lens. I currently have a K10D but with all the new lenses and I am only speaking from a general familiarity of old technology lenses working on new tech products. I was primarily a Nikon owner for decades and still have lots of old AI lenses and film bodies. The new cameras will accept the old lenses but the automatic features are not functional. Suggestion, go to your local camera store and try out a few old lenses to see if they will fit. « Show Less
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I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money... » Read More I have the old Pentax as well and 4 lenses so I was wanting to know the same thing. I recently took my old lenses into a camera shop and they helped me quite a bit. You will have to focus manually with them of course but depending on what type of lens you have, some of them have the sensors and will adjust the exposure automatically. The guy at the shop did find a way to use the full manual lens but you have to create a custom setting for it in the menu for the camera to recognize the lens or the shutter won't even work. I plan to get the body and then replace lenses eventually as money allows. « Show Less
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Same answer here... all 3 of my lens from my ME Super work. Pentax will tell you exactly which lens function and their level of funtionality.
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One thing you should know. Lenses focal lengths are NOT magnified on a 1.5 crop sensor. A 50 MM lens is STILL a 50 MM lens, what IS changed is the FIELD OF VIEW. In other words, a lens that would be considered "wide angle" on a 35 MM Film SLR, will not be as "wide" on a 1.5 cropped sensor DSLR. So if you have. for example, a 200 MM lens, you get the exact SAME magnification as you would on a 35 MM film SLR, but a narrower field of view.
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There is nothing automatically, this is an manual lense. So far I know from my version, don't know if they updated something. Got mine in May around. http://www.rokinon.com/product.php?id=176 for Nikon they do....pentax doesn't look like yet.
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Supports AV (Aperture Priority) and Manual Mode. fixed a bug of focus on EOS 60D, 550D, 7D, 5DII,and reprinted contacts..Make Pentax K PK mount lenses can be used on Canon EOS EF camera body.
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yes Pentax is famous for being able to interchange lenses, however some of the earlier bodies will not give you full auto functions, I would check with the chart available from Pentax to make sure if you will get full functionality
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With the proper adapter there should be no problem but I have no experience adapting Pentax k lenses to Canon bodies.
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It depends on the mount. Please see the pictures and descriptions at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K_mount - unless it is the ancient screw-type mount, it will connect. You may end up setting the focus and/or aperture manually, but that depends on which lens(es) you have, and their capabilities. This is a great little camera, and I recommend the new water resistant lenses from personal experience. Good luck!
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Yes, Pentax lenses are famous for their interchangeability. I use one of these daily for getting up close with nature, you know bugs and rocks and stuff.
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You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use... » Read More You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. « Show Less
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The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax DSLR is the way to go. The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax... » Read More The good news is, any Pentax lens will mount on a Pentax DSLR (Hats off to Pentax). Even if you have an old screw mount lens, the screw mount to Pentax K adapter will work. Functionality is limited to the type of lens. If it's a manual type, you can use aperture priority mode on the DSLR and the camera will choose the sutter speed, like your ME Super can. I have a collection of Pentax lenses and bought a Pentax DSLR because I can use them on it. I use the standard screw mount 50mm that came with my old Spotmatic because the glass is super on it. If you love your Pentax optics, the Pentax DSLR is the way to go. « Show Less
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No the Pentax Q body uses the Q mount lenses if you want to use the K mount you need to buy a K to Q mount adapter
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I upgraded from the K-5 to the K-3. Both are excellent cameras, but the K-3 is definitely superior. Regarding lenses - I have 30 year old Pentax lens that work on the K-3 (manual mode only) as well well as more recent Pentax and Sigma lenses that work in either manual or automatic modes.
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Every Pentax lens I know of come with both a lens and rear caps. Any K-mount (which this one is) lens will fit any modern Pentax body. The K30, being one of the more modern ones fits the requirement. The K30 (and any other Pentax camera with a K-mount, will take all Pentax screw mount lenses with an adapter. This opens the field to any lens that Pentax has ever built to use with these cameras.
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This lens will fit a K10D and any other Pentax K mount body, but it will not auto focus on camera bodies that do not have the PZ contacts, also known as the power zoom contacts. Bodies such as the K100D, K200D, and *istDS will manually focus only. This lens has SDM focusing only, it does not have both SDM and screw drive, so it will not auto focus on camera bodies that do not have the PZ Zoom contacts.
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Any Pentax EVER MADE will work with this camera. The screw mount lenses need an adapter. This goes for old lenses made for the K1000. I know, because I use them!
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Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 for Pentax (K-mount) will work with a K-50. Set the aperture ring to A and you can set the aperture from the camera. It is a manual focus lens no matter what camera it is used on.
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no, I'm sorry I purchased this lens for the Pentax D10. It is flawless on this camera.
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Other than I know that all Pentax lenses are supposed to work with any of their bayonet mounts I don't know. I know it worked with my K100 digital. To my great delight, I can use my OLD Pentax lenses that aren't digital with my digital Pentax--they just don't read what the computer part is saying in the camera. I have gotten excellent photos using non-digital and digital lenses with my digital Pentax.